I hope you found this scripture as encouraging as I did!! I started italicizing "important/meaningful" phrases but I soon realized that i was italicizing the ENTIRE passage!!

My thankful Thursday list could be quite long but I've narrowed it down to a few things:

1. Wonderful wisdom from Christians God has placed in my life. My parents and I are really digging into the whole college search adventure! I spent the majority of last night on the computer looking at college websites, comparing tuition, and putting it all into a spreadsheet. So this morning I was feeling a little overwhelmed with the whole thing. I went into work today and had a long conversation with one of my coworkers. I left feeling so much more confident and encouraged in this journey!! So I'm thankful for that opportunity He gave us to chat for awhile.

2. This is kind of broad but I'm just so thankful for the life that I have. I listened to this great radio broadcast from focus on the family today and was reminded of how incredibly blessed I am to have grown up in a Christian home, with two parents (both of whom are loving and dedicated to our family), and I've never been without a roof over my head, clothes, or food. It seems simple, but far too many people are without those basics.

3. Thankful for the love that God gives us. He's so patient and faithful and He is good. He is good in the trials and in the joys!! :)